Music Theory

Music Theory II

A continuation of music theory I. This course covers function and resolution of all diatonic harmonies, an exploration of linear embellishing harmonies and non-harmonic tones, an introduction to seventh chords, analysis of harmonic sequences, and an introduction to phrase design.

4 chapters 12 lessons

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Chapters

4 chapters

1 Ch. 1 · Introduction 0 / 2 read

Course Introduction
In Defense of Part-Writing

2 Ch. 2 · Notes that do and don't belong 0 / 3 read

Prerequisites
Non-Harmonic Tones
Linear Embellishing Harmonies (Six-Four chords)

3 Ch. 3 · Diatonic Triads Pt. II 0 / 4 read

Introduction
The Submediant Triad, Substitutions, and the Deceptive Cadence
The Mediant Triad
The Leading Tone Triad

4 Ch. 4 · Variant Qualities 0 / 3 read

A Review of Function
Modal Borrowing (Major Mode)
Scalar Variants (Minor Mode)